Human Resource Professional Associations & Organizations

List of Human Resource Professional Associations & Organizations

The following List of Human Resource Professional Associations & Organizations features a compilation of membership-based organizations for HR professionals.

Joining professional associations is a great way to pursue professional development and connect with like-minded HR professionals. It also enhances your credentials on your Resume and LinkedIn profile.

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I recommend using this list as a starting point to identify organizations you’re interested in joining, then researching membership costs, eligibility, and how each aligns with your career goals.

Here’s the List:

• American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity (AAAED) is the association of professionals managing affirmative action, equal opportunity, diversity and other HR programs.
• American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is dedicated to supporting occupational safety and health professionals and the safety field.
• American Society of Workers’ Compensation Professionals (AMCOMP) is dedicated to raising the bar for excellence in the field of workers’​ compensation.
• Association for Talent Development (ATD) is the world’s largest association dedicated to those who develop talent in organizations.
• Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) sets the quality standard for the executive search and leadership consulting profession.
• Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) is a non-profit membership organization supporting an inclusive workforce for people with disabilities.
• College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) is the leading association for HR professionals in higher education.
• Corporate Health and Wellness Association (CHWA) focuses on health, wellness, prevention and disease management.
• Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) is the world’s largest, oldest, and most respected membership organization for employee assistance professionals.
• International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) is the world’s leading membership association dedicated specifically to serving HR technology professionals.
• International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the workforce development and career services profession.
• International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing best practices in employee benefits and compensation.
• International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR) is the leading public sector human resource organization in the world.
• Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA) is the singular organization in the country where professionals interested in all aspects of labor and employment relations network.
• Life Sciences Trainers & Educators Network (LTen) is dedicated to supporting the professional goals of trainers in the life sciences.
• National Diversity Council (NDC) is a membership-based organization dedicated to being a resource and advocate for promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• National Human Resources Association (NHRA) is focused on advancing the individual career development, planning and leadership of human resource professionals.
• Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA) is dedicated to the continuous enhancement of human resources through networking, learning and advocacy.
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR professional society, representing 285,000 members in more than 165 countries.
• WorldatWork is the leading nonprofit professional association in HR, compensation, and total rewards.

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